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Regesta, Vol. XXIV.

1 Alexander IV.

Dispensation to John Ivonis, to hold one benefice besides the churches of Sunningewell and Stodlonde in the diocese of Salisbury, value together 25 silver marks.

Non. Jan.Naples.(f. 5.)

Mandate to the abbot of St. Geneviève's, Paris, to examine whether a loan of 345 marks sterling, contracted by the prior and convent of Winchester and their monks and proctors, William de Kingat and Philip de Osna, from certain Sienese merchants named, is overdue, and, if so, to excommunicate the prior and issue an interdict against the convent.

3 Non. Jan.Naples.(f. 5.)

Mandate to the same in regard to John de Harewell, monk and proctor of the prior and convent of Winchester, about a sum of 230 marks lent by the said firm as above.

4 Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 5.)

Dispensation to Robert de Terry, rector of Wirigge, in the diocese of Exeter, whose value hardly exceeds 20 marks, to hold an additional benefice.

7 Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 5.)

Indult to Armann Penell of Lavania, papal chaplain, rector of Wepsted, in the diocese of Norwich, to hold also the cure (plebanatum plebis) of Varia, in the diocese of Genoa.

3 Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 6d.)

Mandate to the archbishop of York to receive the resignation of the prior of Giseburn, who is incurably sick, and assign to him a fitting provision.

2 Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 6d.)

Indult to the bishop of Lincoln that during five years he shall not be summoned to a distance of more than one day's journey from his diocese, which has a length of five days’ journey, unless full mention of this indult be made in the papal letters.

Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 7d.)

Mandate to the bishop of St. Andrews and the abbot of Geddeworth in the diocese of Glasgow, on petition of the abbot and convent of Driburg, to collect all the revenues of the said monastery, and reserving a portion for the abbot and some of the convent, and, sending the rest of the canons to other houses of the order, to apply the remainder to the payment of their debts incurred by John, a former abbot.[Theiner, 65.]

16 Kal. Feb.Naples.(f. 7d.)

Indult to Master William, rector of Bastelesden in the diocese of Salisbury, whose value does not exceed 20 marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls, in accordance with the wishes of the late pope, who died before the letters could be sealed.

2 Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 7d.)

Mandate to the dean of London to proceed in the execution of the mandate of the late pope, whereby the revenues of the church of Lodnes, in the diocese of Norwich, were ordered to be continued to be paid to Vernatius incumbent of the same, notwithstanding his promotion to the see of Reggio.

15 Kal. Feb.Naples.(f. 8d.)

Licence to Walter, bishop of Durham, to grant dispensation to three of his clerks to hold an additional benefice apiece with cure of souls.

Ibid.

Indult to the same that he shall not be compelled by any papal legate, not de latere, or other nuncio, to make provision to anyone of benefices in his gift, without special papal mandate, making mention of this indult.

10 Kal. Feb.Naples.(f. 9d.)

Dispensation to Master Giles, dean of Wells, to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides those which he now has.

16 Kal. Feb.Naples.(f. 10.)

Faculty to Henry, bishop of Lincoln, to grant dispensations to four clerks in England to hold one additional benefice apiece with cure of souls.

11 Kal. Feb.Naples.(f. 10.)

Faculty to Ralph, canon of Holy Trinity, London, to borrow 40 marks sterling to pay his expenses as proctor of the convent, provided that the prior and convent bind themselves to repay the loan.

Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 10d.)

Mandate to the archbishop of York, on petition of John, prior of Bridelington, who is incurably sick, to receive his resignation and make him a fitting provision.

2 Id. Jan.Naples.(f. 10d.)

Indult to Henry, bishop of Lincoln, that ten clerks in his service when presented to benefices by the true patrons of the same shall not be hindered in obtaining them by papal deputies.

15 Kal. Feb.Naples.(f. 10d.)

Mandate to the bishop of Durham to compel non-resident rectors and canons to take orders and reside, under pain of deprivation of their incomes.

6 Id. Feb.Naples.(f. 13.)

Dispensation to Master John de Burton, rector of Hakeburne, in the diocese of Salisbury, whose value hardly exceeds 10l. to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

Id. Feb.Naples.(f. 19.)

Faculty to W. bishop of Salisbury, to make provision of one benefice with cure of souls in his city or diocese to each of two or three clerks in his service, in the gift of whomsoever such benefices may be; the said clerks being obliged to reside if they leave his service.

15 Kal. Mar.Naples.(f. 19d.)

Indult to the queen of Scotland to have divine offices privately celebrated by her chaplains in any place in Scotland under an interdict.

Id. Feb.Naples.(f. 19d.)

Indult to W. bishop of Salisbury, that he shall not be compelled to make provision of benefices in his gift to anyone unless full mention be made of his name and church and of this indult in the papal letters.

6 Kal. Mar.Naples.(f. 20.)

Indult, at the king's request, to his kinsman Remund de Bonisvilla, papal chaplain, rector of Weston, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

Ibid.

The like to Master John called ‘Clarell,’ rector of Emingforde, in the same diocese.

4 Non. Mar.Naples.(f. 20d.)

Answer to the abbot of Calchor, in the diocese of St. Andrews, that in churches of religious, which do not of full right belong to them, priests should be instituted who will be responsible to the bishop for cure of souls, and to the religious for the temporalities; obedience to the bishop being due from the priests and not from the abbot.

3 Kal. Mar.Naples.(f. 20d.)

Grant of protection and confirmation (in accordance with letters of Innocent, Eugenius, Adrian, Alexander, Lucius, Clement, Celestine, Innocent III. and IV.) of possessions and privileges to the master of St. Mary's, Sempingham, and his successors and brethren present and future: and specially their conventual churches of Sempingham, Haverholm, Catteley, Bolington, Sixla, Ormesbi, Alingham, Watton, Malton, Chikesand, Lincoln, Maresey; the churches of St. Mary, Suldame, and St. Andrew, York, in Fiskergate; the hospital house of Lincoln; the parish churches of Aslakesby, Belingburg, Kirkebi, Havington, Buxtune, Brunetorp, Lotton, Tirington, Brokloustow, Paxtune, Wandeslei; their benefices in the churches of Trowell and of Kirkebi by Aslakebi: the churches of Sempingham, Stow with the chapel of Birktorp. the churches of Torstantun, Horbling, Hekingtun, Hale, Walecote, and Trangtun; the churches of St. Margaret, All Saints, Suldam, Stoke, and Torp Whatever they have in Sempingham, Torp, Birketorp, Letton, Biligburg, Walecote, Corintun, Aslakeby, Folkingham, Hal, Horbeling, Gunwarbi, Graham, Belebi, Langetune, Kirkeby, Havetorp, Kisebi, Putton, Billefelde, Battone, Leirtorp, Wishebi, Silkebi, Fuleboc, and Cramewell, and in the manor of Suldham, with its appurtenances of Stoke, Caveham, Totehill, Torp, Wrgehale, Welles, and Lea, with the lands and rents given by Hugh Murdac and William son of Peter; the pasture with the manse of John, formerly hermit in the marsh of Hoylande; the island of Ruogholim, and lands and rents held to their use, and in Kadenei with its appurtenances; the churches of Querintune, Estlafford, and Hamewic; the churches of St. James of Bulingtun, and St. Albinus, Spridelingtun, the churches, Ingham, Langetun, Burgh, Winetorp, Hameringham, Oxecumbe, Tefford, Prestwaud, Bileburge, and Westorp; their right in the churches of Biringtune, Suthfereby, Haketorn, and Freskenei with chapels and
appurtenances, the conventual church of Holy Trinity, founded in the private property of Henry II. in the island called Rucgholm; with further confirmation of their institute and rules, their liberties, immunities, and privileges, which are stated in detail.

5 Non. Mar.Naples.(f. 23.)

Indult. at the King's request, to Master Robert de Tettonia, rector of Wedden, in the diocese of Salisbury, whose value hardly exceeds 10 marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

10 Kal. Mar.Naples.(f. 24.)

Faculty to H. bishop elect of Meath, to build a cathedral, without prejudice to the metropolitan, and with consent of his chapter or clergy. [Theiner, 65.]

6 Non. Mar.Naples.(f. 26d.)

Indult to Robert de Berke’, rector of Roselli, in the diocese of St. Davids, to hold an additional benefice in England with cure of souls, value 100 marks.

Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 27.)

Indult, at the king's request, to his clerk Alberic, rector of Peykirke, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

6 Non. Mar.Naples.(f. 27.)

Indult to Henry de Montefort, rector of Stratton, in the diocese of Bath and Wells, to hold an additional benefice or dignity in England, value 100 marks.

6 Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 28d.)

Assent and confirmation to the bishop of Norwich, on his petition, of his foundation of the hospital of St. Mary and St. Giles, for aged priests and poor scholars of Norwich, receiving daily thirteen poor men and sick persons, with a master, brethren, and ministers, which the bishop has endowed with the churches of St. Mary Walsam, Senges, Hardele, and Cryngelthorp, in the diocese of Norwich, bought by him from laymen; the said churches are to be held to the uses of the master and brethren on the death or resignation of their rectors; perpetual chaplains are to be appointed to the same, with fitting stipends.

3 Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 30.)

Grant to the abbot and convent of Glastonbury, on their petition, to appropriate the church of their manor of Damerham, in the diocese of Salisbury, of their patronage, upon the resignation or death of the rector; a perpetual vicar's portion being assigned.

Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 30d.)

Faculty to Hugh, bishop elect of Meath, to build a cathedral with the assent of the archbishop of Armagh and the clergy of the diocese, there being no chapter. [Theiner, 65.]

10 Kal. April.Naples.(f. 30d.)

Indult to Philip, knight, son of Alan, deceased, of the diocese of London, and his wife Ela de Warwec, on petition of Robert Waleraund, the king's envoy, to remain in the marriage they
have contracted, notwithstanding that they are related in the fourth degree of consanguinity.

12 Kal. April.Naples.(f. 31d.)

Commission to the archbishop of Canterbury to grant a dispensation to his proctor Aymeric, papal subdeacon, rector of St. Saturnine, in the diocese of Limoges, value 10 pounds of Tours, to accept also the church of St. Laurence, Canterbury, in the archbishop's gift, value 10 silver marks.

3 Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 31d.)

Mandate to the abbots of Evesham and Tewkesbury to induct the abbot and convent of Glastonbury into the church of Damerham, in the diocese of Salisbury, of their manor, and of their patronage, upon the resignation or death of the rector; a perpetual vicar's portion being assigned.

Non. Mar.Naples.(f. 32.)

Confirmation to the prior and Augustinian convent of Neweham, in the diocese of Lincoln, of the assessment by bishop Hugh of the vicarages of Kerdinton, Stachesden, Bereford, and Ronhale, the prior and convent paying episcopal, archidiaconal, and other dues, although bishop Robert has, under pretext of papal letters, augmented the vicarages. The pope confirms what was done by bishop Hugh, and annuls what has been attempted contrary to it.

Ibid.

The like, touching the churches of Ravenesden, Wiliton, Saleford, and Goldinton.

2 Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 33.)

Faculty to the bishop of London to grant dispensations to Philip and William, clerks, sons of John Galfridus, of the diocese of Lincoln, to accept and hold benefices with cure of souls notwithstanding their being under canonical age; provision is to be made that the benefices are properly served.

4 Non. April.Naples.(f. 33.)

Exhortation and mandate to William, bishop elect of Waterford, to take charge of that see. The cathedral of Holy Trinity, Waterford, being void, the chapter empowered Masters Richard de Haverbergen, dean, William, archdeacon, and William de Camera, precentor, to make provision of a pastor; they unanimously postulated the above William, then prior of St. John's hospital, Dublin, which postulation was accepted by the chapter; and they sent Master Ralph, chancellor of Waterford, to the pope, praying him to grant a dispensation to the said William on account of his illegitimacy, and to admit the postulation, which the pope does, committing to him the see of Waterford, without prejudice to the metropolitan see of Cashel.[Theiner, 66.]

Ibid.(f. 33d.)

Concurrent letter to the archbishop of Cashel, ordering him, with two or three of his suffragans, or other neighbouring bishops, to consecrate the said bishop elect.

Ibid.

The like to the chapter of Waterford, urging them to pay due obedience to their bishop.

Ibid.

The like to the clergy of the city and diocese.

Ibid.

The like to the people of the same.

5 Id. April.Naples.(f. 36d.)

Dispensation to Fulk Luvell, canon of St. Paul's, London, to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides two which he has, whose value hardly exceeds 28 marks.

7 Id. April.Naples.(f. 41d.)

Indult to the prior and Cluniac convent of Pontefract, that no one shall exact from them tithe of hay, they being exempt by previous non-payment.

Non. April.Naples.(f. 41d.)

Grant to the same, their house being on the high road between England and Scotland and in consideration of their reception of travellers and care of the indigent and poor, of the church of Silkeston, in the diocese of York, of their patronage; to take effect on the voidance of the same, without the consent of the bishop or the archdeacon; a competent portion for a perpetual vicar being assigned.

Ibid.(f. 42.)

Concurrent mandate to the abbots of St. Albans and Peterborough.

3 Non. April.Naples.(f. 46.)

Grant to the prior and Augustinian convent of St. Paul's Neweham, in the diocese of Lincoln, of a third part of the church of [Edworth] Sugmele, in the said diocese, for the fabric of their church; the two other portions having been already granted by the pope; to take effect on the voidance of the church, and without the consent of the bishop or the archdeacon; a perpetual vicar's portion being assigned.

Ibid.

Concurrent mandate to the priors of Holy Trinity, Gippewic, and Waleton, in the diocese of Norwich.

Kal. April.Naples.(f. 46d.)

Dispensation to Master Ralph de Terve, canon of Lichfield, to hold one benefice besides a prebend of Lichfield, and the church of Campeden.

5 Kal. April.Naples.(f. 46d.)

To the king; renewal of the grant made by pope Innocent for three years of a tenth of ecclesiastical revenues in England, Wales, Ireland, and Gascony. [Theiner, 65.]

10 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 46d.)

To the same, extending the above grant to two years further.

7 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 47.)

Mandate to the bishop of Lichfield to examine the facts asserted in regard to the marriage contracted between Alan called ‘Villanus’, and Isabella daughter of Clement, of his diocese, who, after marriage, discovered that they were related in the fourth degree of consanguinity, and if the facts are verified to grant a dispensation to the said parties.

2 Id. April.Naples.(f. 47.)

Indult to John rector of St. Mary and St. Peter, Grafton or Graston, and Whetamstude, in the diocese of Lincoln, whose value together hardly exceeds 23 marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

11 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 48.)

Dispensation to Ralph de Sumervilla, acolyte, of the diocese of Glasgow, that notwithstanding his illegitimacy, and his being only of the age of nineteen, he may be promoted to all orders, and hold the church of Linton, in the diocese of Glasgow, to which he has been presented.

Indult to Boniface, archbishop of Canterbury, that his not having visited the Welsh dioceses of his province, on account of wars and want of means of subsistence there, shall not be an objection to his visiting them hereafter.

13 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 50.)

Mandate to O. cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata, papal legate, to grant a dispensation to John Walerant, rector of Clent, in the diocese of Worcester, brother of Robert Walerant, knight, and envoy of the king, to accept additional benefices with cure of souls to the value of 200 marks.

3 Id. Mar.Naples.(f. 52d.)

Indult to Maurice called ‘Sanson,’ to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides the rectories of Gretham, in the diocese of Durham, and Edlington, in that of York, which he has hitherto held without papal dispensation.

7 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 52d.)

Grant to the prioress and convent of Nuneaton (Etonu), of the order of Fontevraud, in the diocese of Coventry, in consideration of their hospitality and service of the poor, of the church of Cleibrok, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage; to take effect on its voidance, without the assent of the bishop or archdeacon; a perpetual vicar's portion being reserved.

7 Id. May.Naples.(f. 53d.)

Indult to Master Nicholas de Plympton, papal subdeacon and chaplain, one of the king's clerks, to hold one or two benefices with cure of souls in England or elsewhere, on his resigning as many in that realm.

10 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 52d.)

Dispensation to Master Ralph de Sturton, clerk, of the diocese of Worcester, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

9 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 54.)

Faculty to Gilbert, canon of Fontevraud, to contract a loan of 200 marks, to be repaid by the abbess, prioress, and convent of Fontevraud and Nuneaton (Ethonia).

15 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 54d.)

Licence to the abbot and convent of St. Mary's de Gloria, Anagni, to grant a perpetual farm of the church of Lides, in the diocese of Canterbury, which has been appropriated to them.

Ibid.

The like to the same touching the church of Magor, in the diocese of Llandaff.

10 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 55d.)

Faculty to the abbot of Westminster, papal chaplain, and his successors, to grant dispensations from the observance of the statutes to monks present and future, those cases being excepted in which the rule forbids dispensation; and to absolve those who have incurred ecclesiastical censures by breach of the rule in such cases with penance; granting also to the prior and his successors the power of dispensing and absolving, notwithstand ing papal letters addressed to the archbishop of Canterbury, the bishop of London, or others.

5 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 56.)

Monition and mandate to the bishop of London to revoke proceedings taken by authority of papal letters of pope Innocent for enforcing statutes for the reformation of the Benedictine order issued by pope Gregory against the abbot of Westminister, or others of that monastery. Failing this, the abbots of Evesham and Malmesburi are enjoined to carry out the mandate, any papal indult to the contrary notwithstanding.

Ibid.

The like to the archbishop of Canterbury.

5 Id. May.Naples.(f. 56d.)

Confirmation to the abbot and convent of St. Mary's de Gloria, Anagni, of a grant made to them of the church of St. Leonard Magor, in the diocese of Llandaff, by E. bishop of the diocese, and pope Gregory; the right of patronage having been before given to them by G. late earl of Pembroc, marshal of England.

Non. May.Naples.(f. 56d.)

Indult to William, bishop of Salisbury, that for three years he shall not be summoned to a distance of more than one day's journey from his diocese, touching property within the same.

5 Id. May.Naples.(f. 56d.)

Dispensation, at the king's request, to his clerk, Alan de Watsand, canon of Ripon, to hold his prebend without cure of souls, besides other benefices, in regard to which he is already dispensed.

5 Id. May.Naples.(f. 57.)

Faculty to Henry de Winham, papal subdeacon and chaplain, of the diocese of London, who is engaged in the king's service, to have a portable altar.

4 Non. May.Naples.(f. 57.)

Dispensation to Nicholas de Capella to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides the archdeaconry and a prebend of Salisbury.

15 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 57.)

Faculty to Peter de Vercellis to contract a loan of 100 marks, on behalf of the abbot of Westminister, for whom he has incurred expenses at the papal court; the abbot and his successors being bound to repay the same within a fixed time under pain of losses, expenses, and interest; the creditors not being obliged to prove that the money was used for the said monastery.

10 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 57.)

Grant to the prior and Augustinian convent of Newenham, in the diocese of Lincoln, of a moiety of the church of Worton, in the same diocese, of their patronage, whose value scarcely
exceeds six marks, the other moiety having been granted by R. bishop of Lincoln; to take effect on its voidance; a vicar's portion being reserved.

Concurrent mandate to the priors of Holy Trinity, Gippewic, and Waleton, in the diocese of Norwich.

8 Id. May.Naples.(f. 57d.)

Indult to Richard de Clara, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, (sic), to hold two benefices in England with cure of souls, besides the church of Kallan in the diocese of Ossory, notwithstanding that he is under age.

Ibid.

Appointment of the same to be a papal chaplain.

15 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 58d.)

Indult to William de Bathonia, canon of London, who already holds, under papal dispensation, the churches of Scoton and Benigworthe and Pecham, to hold also an additional benefice, and on resigning one or two of the above to accept an equal number in England with cure of souls.

Non. Feb.Naples.(f. 58d.)

Licence to the prior and Augustinian convent of St. Paul's Newenham, in the diocese of Lincoln, to have their church of St. Paul, Bedford served by one of their canons and two secular priests; the rights of the bishop and the archdeacon being preserved.

4 Id. May.Naples.(f. 59d.)

Indult to Master Nicholas de Plympton, papal subdeacon and chaplain, and one of the king's clerks, to hold two benefices in England with cure of souls besides those which he has under papal dispensation.

2 Id. May.Naples.(f. 59d.)

Indult to Yvo Piperd, rector of Lapworthe, in the diocese of Worcester, whose value hardly exceeds 15 silver marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

15 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 60d.)

Confirmation, with exemplification, of a dispensation given by O. cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata, by papal mandate, dated 13 Kal. May, to John Waleranth, rector of Clent, in the diocese of Worcester, to hold other benefices in England to the amount of 200 marks; he being brother of Robert Waleranth, knight and envoy of the king. The dispensation is dated Naples, 1 May.

11 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 60d.)

Grant to the prior and Augustinian convent of Plympton, in the diocese of Exeter, to hold to their uses the church of Ekeboclande in that diocese of their patronage, value 12 marks; to take effect on the death or resignation of the rector, Master Nicholas de Plymton, papal sub-deacon and chaplain; the diocesan's consent not being required; and a vicar's portion being reserved.

10 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 61.)

Mandate to the bishop of Worcester to cause to be paid to M. archbishop elect of Capua the proceeds of benefices, prebends, pensions, and all other things which he had before his promotion.

1255.3 Non. May.Naples.(f. 61d.)

Faculty to Master Robert de Nassinton, rector of Graveherst, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 3 marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls, and, on resigning, either to hold another.

10 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 62.)

Licence to Master Robert de Meskeleye, papal chaplain, rector of Clahevile, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold an additional benefice.

5 Id. May.Naples.(f. 66.)

Grant to the prior and Augustinian canons of St. Mary's Finesheved, in the diocese of Lincoln, wholly founded and built on the public road, to hold to their uses the church of Holy Trinity Blathwye, of their patronage, value 8 marks; to take effect on its voidance, without the assent of the bishop or the archdeacon; a vicar's portion being reserved.

Ibid.

Concurrent mandate to the priors of Holy Trinity, Gyppewic, and Waleton, in the diocese of Norwich.

10 Kal. Jan.(or June).Naples.(f. 66d.)

Reservation to Master Marinus, bishop elect of Capua, of all his benefices and prebends, and 100 silver marks from the treasurership of Salisbury, and rents to the same amount from the church of Elm in the diocese of Ely, which he had by papal provision and confirmation before his promotion; notwithstanding any papal indult to the contrary.

Ibid.

Mandate to the bishop of Worcester to see that the said bishop elect of Capua is not molested on account of the above, and that 200 marks are yearly paid to him or his proctor from the proceeds of his benefices; notwithstanding any papal indult to the contrary.

10 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 67d.)

Indult to John de Cotham, papal subdeacon, of the diocese of London, to hold the churches of Little Stambregge and Winterbornwast, in the dioceses of London and Salisbury, whose value together hardly exceeds 12 marks, and on resigning one of them to accept another benefice.

2 Id. May.Naples.(f. 69d.)

Commission to the prior of the Friars Preachers, Glasgow, on petition of the bishop of Glasgow, to grant a dispensation to him, who is now unable from age and infirmity always to abstain from flesh meat; and to commute his voluntary vow to that effect into alms or other works of mercy.[Theiner, 66.]

Kal. July.Anngni.(f. 70d.)

Mandate to Master Gamelin, papal chaplain, chancellor of the king of Scotland, bishop elect of St. Andrews, to accept the burden laid on him, go to his church, govern it prudently; it having become void by the death of Abel, the late bishop; and the postulation made by the prior and chapter having been, after opposition by canon Laurence, confirmed by the pope at the request of Master Robert de Prebenda, dean of Dumblane, Simon de Kynros, clerk, and the canons Helyas and
Alan, notwithstanding his illegitimacy, for which a dispensation is granted. [Theiner, 66.]

Ibid.

Concurrent letters to the prior and chapter of St. Andrews; to the clergy of the city and diocese; and to the people of the same.[Theiner, 67.]

Ibid.

Mandate to the bishop of Glasgow with two other bishops, chosen by the bishop elect of St. Andrews, to consecrate him.[Theiner, 67.]

4 Kal. July.Anagni.(f. 71.)

Dispensation to Thomas called ‘Macharel,’ rector of Stoke Gummer, in the diocese of Bath, to hold one benefice besides the two which he now has.

10 Kal. May.Naples.(f. 71d.)

Grant to the rector and brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard, York, of the church of Neuton on Ouse, of their patronage, to assist them in ministering to the poor and sick and to the infants exposed there; to take effect on its voidance, without the assent of the archbishop or other; the church to be served by fit priests.

6 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 72.)

Dispensation to Master Robert de Melkeley, papal chaplain, to hold one benefice with cure of souls, besides the two which he has, for which he is already dispensed.

9 Kal. July.Anagni.(f. 72d.)

Faculty to Master Robert de Prebenda, dean of Dumblane, Simon de Kinros, Helias de Sancto Andrea, and Alan de Midford, proctors of the prior and chapter of St. Andrews, to contract a loan of 500l. new sterling, to pay their expenses in expediting their business, binding the bishop elect, the prior and chapter, and the goods of the church, to repay the same.

Id. July.Anagni.(f. 73.)

Dispensation to Master John Romanus, treasurer of York, to whom pope Innocent gave a dispensation to hold the archdeaconry of Richmond together with his other benefices, to retain that place, he having now resigned the archdeaconry.

13 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 73.)

Indult to the prior and chapter of St. Andrews that no prejudice shall arise to them or their church from their having, at the request of the king and of Master Gamelin, bishop elect, admitted under protest two of the Kaledei (Culdees) of St. Mary's, Kiltemont, of the city of St. Andrews, [to take part] in the election of the late David, bishop of St. Andrews.[Theiner, 67.]

2 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 73.)

Indult to Master John de Monte Luelli, rector of Halley, in the diocese of Norwich, to hold two additional benefices with cure of souls.

2 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 73d.)

Appointment of Master Henry de Summa, rector of St. John's, Berewike, in the diocese of Salisbury, to be a papal chaplain.

Ibid.

The like of Master John de Burton, rector of Hakeburn, in the same diocese.

12 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 73d.)

Indult to Master Roger de Thansavere, rector of Cadeby, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 5 marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

2 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 74.)

The like in consideration of the devotion of his brother Robert de Melkeley, papal chaplain, to Roger, rector of All Saints, Melton Peverel, in the diocese of Norwich.

13 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 74d.)

Dispensation to Master Henry de Scepton, M.A., and student in theology, to hold the rectory of Eppeworth, in the diocese of Lincoln, in addition to the two which he now has.

Id. July.Anagni.(f. 74d.)

Indult to the prior and convent of Hextildesham (Hexham), in the diocese of York, that no one by ordinary or papal authority shall institute or compel them to institute a secular vicar in their church in which they reside, unless special mention of this indult be made in the papal letters.

Id. July.Anagni.(f. 74d.)

Confirmation to Richard, abbot of Westminster, papal chaplain, of the faculty granted by the king, that the abbot, between whose goods and those of the convent there is a division, could by will bequeath the moveable goods of his table, which, like those of other abbots, according to ancient custom, belonged on the abbot's death to the royal treasury.

12 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 75d.)

Indult to Master Roger de Cava, rector of Bernaldeby, in the diocese of Lincoln, whose value hardly exceeds 20 marks, to hold two benefices with cure of souls besides those which he now has.

Ibid.

The like to Master Nicholas de Stanford, rector of Cloun, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield.

9 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 76d.)

Mandate to the archdeacon of Norwich and Master Berard de Nimpha, papal chaplain, to carry out the provision ordered to be made by letters of pope Innocent, addressed first to Master Berard de Setia, papal writer, and John, canon of St. Mary's, Piperno, and afterwards to Master Silvester, [canon] of St. John's de Duce, Anagni, and the late Master Peter de Depham, canons of Salisbury, and finally to the above archdeacon and Master Alexander, canon of St. Mary's, Ferentino, papal chaplain, when they were in England, ordering them to make provision to Stephen de Ponte, canon of St. Peter's, Rome, of one or more benefices in the province of Canterbury, to the value of 40 marks; the church of Royston, in the diocese of Norwich, of which provision was made to him, not being of the value above-named.

2 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 77.)

Reservation for a year from his consecration to Master Gamelin, bishop elect of St. Andrews, in consideration of the debts of his church and the repairs which it and other buildings need, of the benefices which he held before his postulation to the see.[Theiner, 67.]

7 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 78d.)

Grant to William de Valence, earl of Pembroke, crusader, in consideration of the merits of the king, his brother, that he, his wife, children, and household shall, with licence of the diocesan, choose Peter de Rupe, priest, a Friar Minor, as their confessor who, when authorised by his minister, shall also give them absolution in case they have incurred [any] ecclesiastical sentence.

10 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 79.)

Indult to Roger Luvell of Witheton, papal chaplain, one of the king's clerks, to receive his income and to be non-resident in his benefices while studying theology at Paris, at Oxford, or elsewhere.

[3 Non. Aug.]Anagni.(f. 79d.)

Indult, at the king's request, to his chaplain and treasurer, Philip Luvel, to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides those which he has by papal dispensation.

Non. Aug.Anagni.(f. 81d.)

Dispensation to Michael Passalewe, priest, rector of Hutkechale, in the diocese of Norwich, value 15 marks, to hold also the church of Du[n]seby, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 18
marks.

5 Id. Aug.Anagni.(f. 82.)

Indult to Master Robert de London, rector of Herleg, in the diocese of Winchester, to hold two additional benefices with cure of souls.

3 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 82.)

Indult to Aymar, bishop elect of Winchester, that, inasmuch as he is not yet thirty years old, he shall not be bound to be consecrated until the pope's pleasure be further known.

4 Non. Aug.Anagni.(f. 85.)

Confirmation to the bishop of Ferns of his creation, with consent of the chapter, of the office of dean.[Theiner, 68.]

2 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 85.)

Reservation to Master Gamelin, bishop elect of St. Andrews for two years from the date of his consecration, of the benefices which he held before his postulation to the see.[Theiner, 67.]

5 Id. Aug.Anagni.(f. 87d.)

Indult to Martin de Sancta Cruce, deacon, of the diocese of Exeter, to hold two benefices with cure of souls besides those which he has under papal dispensation.

2 Id. Aug.Anagni.(f. 89d.)

Dispensation to Daniel de Bechles, rector of Witinton, in the diocese of Norwich, to hold also the perpetual vicarage of Ixninge.

2 Id. Aug.Anagni.(f. 94.)

Indult to the bishop and chapter of Ferns that so long as they pay yearly 30 marks to Master John de Frisinone, papal chaplain, they shall not be bound to make provision to anyone of benefices in their gift, unless special mention is made in papal letters of this indult

6 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94.)

Grant to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, of the church of Preston in that diocese, of their patronage; to take effect on its voidance, without the consent of the diocesan or the archdeacon; a vicar's portion being assigned, and the rights of the diocesan being preserved.

4 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94.)

Concurrent mandate to the abbots of St. Eadmunds and Waltham.

15 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94d.)

Renewed grant to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, of the church of Selinges, in that diocese, of their patronage, with all its rights and appurtenances, formerly granted to their wardrobe by letters of popes Urban and Gregory; notwithstanding that they have been unable to apply the said church to their uses, or that in the said letters it is said that the church belongs to them of full right, and that Alexander, formerly abbot, gave the said church to Gregory de Dovoria, clerk of the diocese, for his life; to take effect on its voidance (as above).

2 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94d.)

Concurrent mandate to the abbots of St. Eadmunds and Waltham.

8 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94d.)

Renewed grant to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, of the church of Plumsted, in the diocese of Rochester, of their patronage, with all its rights and appurtenances, formerly granted to them for the poor and guests by letters of pope Gregory; to take effect on its voidance. (as above).

3 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94d.)

Concurrent mandate to the abbot and prior of St. Eadmunds.

5 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94d.)

Grant to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, of the church of Tentwarden in that diocese, of their patronage; to take effect on its voidance (as above).

2 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 94d.)

Concurrent mandate to the abbot and prior of St. Eadmunds.

Id. Sept.Anagni.(f. 95.)

Indult to the abbot and convent of St. Thomas, Dublin, to wear silk copes at divine offices on double feasts.

3 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 95.)

Faculty to Roger Luvel, papal chaplain, one of the king's clerks, to build a chapel on his property for the sole use of himself and his successors, and to have a chaplain and a bell; making assignment of a fit stipend, with the consent of the diocesan.

7 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 95d.)

Grant to the prior and convent of Ely, in accordance with letters of pope Celestine, of the churches of Stapelford, Lakinghed, and Wineston, in the dioceses of Ely and Norwich, value 30 marks, which the diocesans had wrongfully given to
several clerks, to take effect on the death or resignation of the rectors; perpetual vicars being appointed.

10 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 95d.)

Confirmation to the same of the grants made to them by pope Celestine and others, of the churches of Meldeburn, Wrettinge, Haukeston, Stapelford, Steuecheiworth, Lakinghed, and Wineston, in the dioceses of Ely and Norwich; Eustace, late bishop of Ely, having assigned the church of Steuocheworth; William, papal legate, that of Wrettinge; John, [late bishop,] that of Wichford; and Hugh, late bishop of Ely, that of Haverkeston; and W. bishop elect of Ely that of Meldeburn, to their uses.

Ibid.

Confirmation to the same of the grants made to them by Nigel, Geoffrey, John, and Hugh, bishops of Ely, and W. bishop elect of the same, of the churches of Melre, Impetun, Witeleseye, Suttun, Swafham, Wintewrth, Wicham, and St. Andrew, Cambridge.

14 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 96.)

Dispensation to Master Henry de Kalkenni, canon of Chichester, to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides the two and the prebend of Chichester which he has.

10 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 96.)

Indult to Walter son of Geoffrey de Rudham, clerk, of the diocese of Norwich, to accept another benefice with cure of souls, on resigning one of those which he holds by papal dispensation.

2 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 97d.)

Indult to Adam de Gurdun, knight, and Constance de Pontelongo, daughter of John Vernuz, of the diocese of Winchester, to contract marriage, notwithstanding that they are in the fourth degree of consanguinity.

15 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 98d.)

Indult to Master Adam de Duedon, rector of All Saints Castle Catterbridge, in the diocese of Ely, to hold two additional benefices with cure of souls.

Ibid.

The like to Master Adam de Lincoln, rector of Haruedon, in that diocese.

3 Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 98d.)

Grant of protection to William de Tanton, papal chaplain, the prior, and the convent of St. Swithun's Winchester, and their adherents, in their goings and comings to Rome during the cause between them and the bishop elect of Winchester.

2 Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 99d.)

Dispensation to Albric de Fascampo, king's clerk, to accept one benefice with cure of souls besides those which he has under papal dispensation.

Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 99d.)

Faculty to the prior and convent of Huntindon to hold to their uses the church of Hereford, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage, whose value hardly exceeds 15 marks, to take effect on its voidance, without the consent of the diocesan or the archdeacon; the church is to be served by a perpetual vicar.

8 Id. Oct.Anagni.(f. 100.)

Dispensation to Gilbert de Milleriis, one of the king's clerks, to accept two benefices with cure of souls, besides those which he now has.

7 Id. Oct.Anagni.(f. 100.)

Dispensation to John called ‘Lefalconer,’ the king's clerk to accept two benefices, with cure of souls, besides those which he holds by papal dispensation.

14 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 101.)

Indult to Master Henry called ‘Samson, rector of Eston, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold one or two benefices besides those which he has, value 38 marks, to the value in all of 60
marks.

3 Kal. June.Naples.(f. 102.)

Dispensation at the request of J., cardinal of St. Laurence's in Lucina, to Roger Luvell of Witheton, one of the king's clerks, papal chaplain, rector of Tauton, in the diocese of Exeter, to hold two other benefices with cure of souls, on resigning two of those which he has, and two more, without cure of souls.

10 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 102d.)

Licence to the abbot and convent of Glastonbury to convert to the building fund of their church, destroyed by fire, the proceeds of the benefices of their patronage for one year after their voidance.

2 Id. Oct.Anagni.(f. 103d.)

Provision made by the pope in regard to the controversy between the archbishops of Armagh and Tuam, about the primacy in the province of Tuam. The archbishop of Armagh may call himself primate of Tuam; may carry his cross in that province; may hold a visitation every five years for 27 days, and receive procurations. The suffragan bishops and their opponents in certain cases, but no other litigants, may appeal from the archbishop of Tuam to the archbishop of Armagh.[Theiner, 68.]

5 Kal. Dec.Lateran.(f. 104d.)

Confirmation to Archibald, bishop of Moray, of the grant of the church of Garantulin, which, though assigned to the episcopal table by the late bishop Richard, he gave to his clerk William, whom bishop Andrew made a canon, giving him the said church as a prebend to revert to the bishop on his death, after which bishop Simon, having held the said church for some time, granted it to the chapter, who restored it to the bishop.[Theiner, 69.]

4 Kal. Dec.Lateran.(f. 105d.)

Grant to the abbot and convent of Kyrkestede, in the diocese of Lincoln, of the church of Tymelby, in the same diocese, of their patronage, whose value hardly exceeds 20 marks sterling to take effect on its voidance, a chaplain's portion being assigned.

4 Non. Dec.Lateran.(f. 105d.)

Indult to the abbot of Glastonbury and his successors to give solemn benediction in divine offices and at table, wherever he may be, in the absence of a bishop or papal legate, he being already licensed to wear pontifical vestments in proces
sions, papal and legatine councils, episcopal synods, and in presence of the king, and to bless priests’ vestments within his monastery and its obedience.

5 Id. Dec.Lateran.(f. 108d.)

Confirmation to the prior and convent of Rochester of the order made by them ten years since, that the church and chapel in their manor of Derente should be served by chaplains instead of by two monks.

3 Non. Dec.Lateran.(f. 114.)

Indult to Master Robert de Sancta Agatha, canon of Lincoln, to hold one benefice with cure of souls, besides a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, and the church of Ginelleden, value 3 marks.

4 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 116d.)

Exhortation to the king to pay the sum due for the expenses of the papal legate in Sicily, amounting to 480 pounds of Tours, as is set forth in the papal privilege sent by the bishop of Hereford.

2 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 119d.)

Indult to Master Geoffrey, precentor of Ferns, to enjoy the dispensation, hitherto without effect, granted to him by the archbishop of Dublin to hold an additional benefice, provided he reside thereon.

2 Alexander IV.

125511 Kal. Jan.Lateran.(f. 125d.)

Absolution, dispensation, and confirmation to Archibald, bishop of Moray, on his petition, in regard to the election of a dean. A[dam] de Dun, having been elected in accordance with the bishop's oath to observe the statutes of his church, the previous provision made by pope Innocent to Nicholas de Hedun having been upheld by pope Alexander, the bishop fears he has incurred excommunication, and that his subsequent acts are irregular. These are now confirmed, and he is freed from irregularity and censure.

12564 Non. Jan.Lateran.(f. 126.)

Dispensation to Ralph de Morton, rector of Dunesby in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

125510 Kal. Jan.Lateran.(f. 128.)

Dispensation at the request of the archbishop of Canterbury, to his physician, Master William de Twytham, rector of Gerolweston, to hold also the church of Mersteham, in the same diocese, given to him by the archbishop.

1256.6 Id. Jan.Lateran.(f. 129d.)

Inhibition addressed to the prior and convent of Wartre, in the diocese of York, in accordance with letters of pope Innocent, to rectors of churches and their officials to exact tithe of wool, and milk of the animals belonging to the priory which feed on lands in the parishes of the said rectors.

12562 Non. Jan.Lateran.(f. 130.)

Licence to the bishop of Killaloe, on petition of Peter, perpetual vicar of Kelluonasulech and Biratti, the value of these vicarages together being under 10 marks, to receive the resignation of the said vicar, enjoining him a penance, and confer on him the said vicarages anew, granting such dispensation as may be necessary.

17 Kal. Feb.Lateran.(f. 131.)

Indult, at the request of the king, to his clerk, John de Langecost, rector of Little Laufar in the diocese of London, value 7 marks, to hold other benefices up to the value of 100 marks.

Non. Feb.Lateran.(f. 134.)

Grant to the abbot and Cistercian convent of Stratforde, in the diocese of London, of the church of St. Giles, Malpetrestede, of their patronage, value 20 marks; to take effect on its voidance, a chaplain's portion being assigned.

7 Kal. Feb.Lateran.(f. 137.)

Faculty to William de Tanton, papal chaplain, prior, and to William, proctor of the prior and convent of Winchester, to contract a loan of 100 silver marks to meet their expenses incurred at Rome, in the causes between them and the bishop elect; they being bound to repay the same, with losses, costs, and interest within a given time.

Kal. Feb.Lateran.(f. 137.)

Licence to the bishop of Lincoln, to grant dispensations to his kinsman, Richard de Suiton, to his nephews, Master Oliver and his brother Stephen of the same place, and to William de Lessingon, to hold an additional benefice apiece in England with cure of souls.

5 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 139.)

Confirmation to the bishop and chapter of Ross, of what has been done under the faculty granted by pope Gregory to the late bishop Robert in augmenting the prebends of Rosmaikin, instituting new ones, apportioning the tithes of Rosmaikin and Crumbarch between the dean, the precentor, the treasurer, and the archdeacon, and adding other tithes, and making statutes which are specified.[Theiner, 69.]

5 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 142.)

Confirmation, with exemplifications, addressed to Albert Archili, canon of Parma, the pope's nephew, son of Simon Archili, of Parma, knight, deceased, papal chaplain, rector of Hugate, in the diocese of York, on his petition, of the agreement made by Thomas, abbot and the convent of St. Mary's, York, to pay a yearly sum of 125 marks n receiving the said church of Hugate; the notarial attestation of the receipt of the said church on lease by Rayner Bellindoti, proctor of the abbot and convent, from A. Vetulus, rector of St. Ambrose's, Parma, proctor of Archili, is dated Perugia, 22 February 1253; the abbot's procuration to Rayner Bellindoti and Carlin Guiberti is dated July 1252; and pope Innocent's letter to Rayner Bellindote is dated Perugia, 11 Kal. March, anno 10. Albert Archili's procuration is dated Bologna, 4 December 1253.

1256.6 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 143.)

Confirmation to the dean and chapter of Cashel of all the customs, liberties, immunities, and exemptions granted them by Roman pontiffs.

4 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 143.)

Indults to Master Robert de Sancta Agatha, canon of Lincoln, to hold two benefices with cure of souls, besides those which he has and on resigning one of them, to accept another.

16 Kal. Mar.Lateran.(f. 143.)

Indult to Master Adam de Evesham, clerk, of the diocese of Worcester, to retain two benefices with cure of souls in the dioceses of York and Lincoln, which he holds without papal dispensation; to accept another, and on resigning one of these to accept another.

4 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 143d.)

Indult to Master David, archdeacon of Derby, and prebendary of Lincoln, to hold one benefice with cure of souls, besides the church of Parthen, and on resigning either of these, to accept another.

3 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 145.)

Faculty, for five years, to Master Walter, archdeacon of Surrey, papal chaplain, to resign one of his benefices or parsonages, and accept another in its place.

2 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 146.)

Exhortation and mandate to the clergy of the city and diocese of St. Davids to receive Richard, bishop elect, whose postulation the pope admits, and to pay him obedience.

3 Id. Feb.Lateran.(f. 146.)

Mandate to the bishops of London and Worcester, and dean of Lincoln to cause to be assigned to Richard, bishop elect of St. Davids, the possessions and rights of the bishopric as held by his predecessor.

5 Kal. Mar.Lateran.(f. 149.)

Confirmation to the prior and convent of Norwich of the grant made to them by bishops of that see, with consent of the patrons, of the churches of Lenn, Yarmouth, and Andeby, in the diocese of Norwich, and of the establishment in each of them, with the bishop's consent, of a priory, in which a prior and three monks are to reside, secular priests having the cure of souls.

Kal. Mar.Lateran.(f. 149.)

Mandate to the bishop of Worcester to compel the archdeacon of Ely and others concerned to pay to Master Marinus, [arch] bishop elect of Capua (or his proctor), to whom reservation had been made by pope Innocent of all his benefices and prebends, and 100 silver marks from the treasurership of Salisbury, and as many from the church of Helm, or Elm, in the diocese of Ely, whatever sum due to Marinus the said archdeacon has withheld.

13 Kal. Mar.Lateran.(f. 150d.)

Licence to the bishop elect of Killaloe to absolve those clerks and laymen of his diocese who have incurred canonical sentences by laying violent hands on religious and seculars, and to grant dispensations in such cases as may be necessary, the said
clerks and laymen being unable, for various reasons, to come to Rome. They must, however, contribute to the subsidy for the Holy Land, as much as they would have spent in going to Rome. [Theiner, 70.]

4 Non. Mar.Lateran.(f. 150d.)

Dispensation to Master Abraam, archpriest of Armagh, at the request of the archbishop, whose chaplain he is, to hold one benefice with cure of souls, besides the two which he has, whose value does not exceed 25 silver marks.

6 Kal. Mar.Lateran.(f. 150d.)

Indult to Master Luke de Kernyaco, papal subdeacon, rector of St. Andrew's, Ringstede, in the diocese of Norwich, at the request of J. cardinal of St. Laurence's in Lucina, whose chaplain he is, to hold other benefices up to the value of 100
marks.

4 Kal. Feb.Lateran.(f. 151d.)

Mandate to the archdeacon of the Estriding to receive the resignation of Robert, prior of Wartre, whose infirmity renders him unable to discharge the duties of his office; to enjoin the convent to elect a prior in his place; and to assign to Robert and one or two attendants a fitting provision from the goods of the monastery.

5 Id. Mar.Lateran.(f. 158.)

Mandate to the chapter of York to pay due obedience to Master Sewall, late dean, archbishop elect, whose postulation has been made on the death of archbishop Walter. Master John, the chancellor, Peter, archdeacon of Nortingh'e, Roger de Skeklig, canons, and Ralph de Pavilli, proctor, were sent to the pope to beg him to admit the said postulation, and to grant a dispensation to Master Sewall on account of his illegitimacy, which is done.

7 Kal. Jan.Lateran.(f. 153d.)

Indult to William de Alto Monte, rector of Holecote, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

16 Kal. April.Lateran.(f. 154d.)

Indult to Master John, chancellor of York, papal chaplain, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls, and, on resigning the chancellorship and two of his other benefices, which he holds by papal dispensation, to accept one parsonage or dignity in place of the chancellorship, and two benefices with cure of souls in place of those resigned.

6 Id. Mar.Lateran.(f. 154d.)

Exhortation and mandate to the chapter of St. Davids to pay obedience to Richard, now bishop, late canon of the same, whose postulation the pope admits, and whom, being in minor orders and illegitimate, he has consecrated.

The like to the clergy and to the people of the city and diocese.

Ibid.(f. 155.)

Letter to the king, commending the said bishop to his favour and directing him to assign the temporalities.

Ibid.

Letter to Richard, bishop of St. Davids, directing him to take charge of his church, and govern it faithfully and prudently.

6 Id. Mar.Lateran.(f. 155.)

Faculty to Robert, Cistercian abbot of Tiltey, in the diocese of London, to grant dispensations to R., prior, and William and John, monks and priests, they being of illegitimate birth, to minister, and to become abbots.

5 Id. Mar.Lateran.(f. 155.)

Ordinance, addressed to the prior and chapter of Rochester in the cause between them and the steward and brethren of the hospital of Strode, in the diocese of Rochester, about the church of St. Margaret, Outditch, and a yearly pension of 18
marks received by the chapter from the church of Eyllefford, belonging to the hospital, which, by order of pope Innocent, was heard by R. cardinal of St. Angelo's and the bishop of Palestrina, and in which an agreement was come to by Master Edmund, proctor of the said brethren, and Roger, proctor of the monks of Rochester. The church of St. Margaret is to belong to the prior and chapter, and the steward and brethren are to be free from the payment of 18 and 2 other marks paid out of the church of Eyllefford; silence being imposed on both parties; notwithstanding any consent of the bishop that may be required, or any defect in the procurations, or provision to the contrary.

15 Kal. April.Lateran.(f. 155.)

Indult to William, rector of Stakepol Elidir, in the diocese of St. Davids, whose value hardly exceeds 10l., to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

2 Id. Mar.Lateran.(f. 156.)

Dispensation to Elias to hold one benefice with cure of souls, besides the churches of Hale and Moriseby in the diocese of York, whose value together does not exceed 100s.

10 Kal. April.Lateran.(f. 156d.)

Indult to the prior and convent of St. Thomas's, Haverford in the diocese of St. Davids, that the church of St. Martin, Haverford, with its chapels, which they hold to their uses, shall be served by chaplains, as hitherto, appointed by them; to take effect on the death or resignation of the vicar appointed by the late bishop.

Kal. April.Lateran.(f. 158.)

Faculty to Masters William de Calva and William de Norfeld, canons of Dublin, to absolve Maurice Fitz Gerold from his crusader's vow after he has begun to prosecute the business of the kingdom of Sicily with the king of England.

12 Kal. April.Lateran.(f. 158d.)

Licence to the bishop of Raphoe to visit with ecclesiastical censures, and, if expedient, to call in the aid of the secular arm, against those laymen of his diocese who not only worship idols and intermarry with their kinsfolk by blood or marriage, but when rebuked, dispute against the Catholic faith and the authority of the apostolic see, and plot against the lives of those who rebuke them. [Theiner, 71.]

Ibid.

Monition and mandate to the vicar of the prior provincial of the Friars Preachers in Ireland to grant to the above bishop of Raphoe two of their brethren to assist him in carrying out by preaching and counsel what is necessary in regard to the abovementioned laymen of his diocese. [Theiner, 71.]

3 Id. April.Lateran.(f. 159d.)

Faculty to the archbishop of Armagh, primate of Ireland, to deal with those clerks of his diocese who hold a plurality of benefices with cure of souls, without papal dispensation, and to give seven such benefices to fit persons, who will reside in them and take orders.

7 Id April.Lateran.(f. 159d.)

Indult to Gilbert de Brehaut to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides the rectories of Laufar Magdalen and Falkeburn, in the diocese of London, which he holds in commendam, whose value together is 20l.

18 Kal. May.Lateran.(f. 160d.)

Indult to Master Guizard, D.C.L, rector of Alesley, in the diocese of Coventry, value 100s., to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

5 Kal. May.Lateran.(f. 161d.)

Inhibition, addressed to the abbot and convent of Lundors, in the diocese of St. Andrews, that neither the bishop nor the archdeacon of Aberdeen shall exact from the churches held to the uses of the convent anything beyond their dues payable by the vicars. [Theiner, 71.]

5 Kal. May.Lateran.(f. 162d.)

Exhortation to the king to assign to Henry de Wigornia, late prior, abbot elect of Evesham, or his proctor, the temporalities (regalia) of the monastery; the election made on the death of Thomas, late abbot, being confirmed by the pope on the petition of William and Reginald, monks and envoys of the said monastery.

Ibid.

Mandate to the sub-prior and convent of Evesham to pay due obedience to the abbot elect, the election having been confirmed by the pope, though in the absence of the abbot elect.

5 Non. May.Lateran.(f. 163d.)

Indult at the request of J. cardinal of St. Laurence's in Lucina, to Philip Luwel, papal chaplain, the king's treasurer, to hold benefices to the value of 200l. besides those which he has, whose value amounts to 30 marks.

4 Kal. May.Lateran.(f. 164.)

Indult to John Semercort, clerk, already dispensed so as to hold a plurality of benefices, to accept one in addition with cure of souls.

Non. April.Lateran.(f. 164d.)

Indult to the master and brethren of the order of Sempingham, on their petition, in accordance with letters of pope Innocent, that they shall not be summoned by papal letters which do not mention their order, even though containing a clause “notwithstanding any privilege,” &c.

2 Non. April.Lateran.(f. 164d.)

Licence to the master and brethren, in accordance with letters of pope Innocent, to the monastery of Sempingham, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold to their uses, for the maintenance of congregations of women living under their rule, the church of Orbling, whose value hardly exceeds 30 marks, of their patronage, held by two persons, to take effect on the voidance of either portion to that extent, without the consent of the bishop.

Non. May.Lateran.(f. 164d.)

Indult to the master, priors and brethren of the order of Sempingham, on their petition, that they shall not be bound to contribute to the gifts (exempnia) which their diocesans voluntarily give to papal legates and nuncios.

1255.12 Kal. June.Lateran.(f. 167d.)

Confirmation of the collation of the chancellorship made by the bishop elect of Moray to Archibald, when Gamelin, postulated to the see of St. Andrews, was chancellor; notwithstanding that the pope licensed the said Gamelin to retain the benefices which he had until after the due time of consecration.

1256.3 Non. May.Lateran.(f. 167d.)

Indult to Richard, dean of Lincoln, to retain his deanery and other benefices which he holds without papal dispensation, and also one additional benefice, with cure of souls.

Id. May.Lateran.(f. 168.)

Licence to the abbot and convent of Roche, in the diocese of York, on their petition, and that of J. cardinal of St. Laurence's, in Lucina, to apply to their uses, on its voidance, any church whose patronage is canonically made over to them; without the assent of the bishop or the archdeacon.

7 Id. April.Lateran.(f. 168.)

Indult to Robert de Miners, knight, and Eve his wife, of the diocese of Dunkeld, to remain in the marriage contracted by them in ignorance that they were connected in the fourth degree of affinity.[Theiner, 71.]

Id. May.Lateran.(f. 174.)

Indult to R. archbishop of Armagh to hold to his uses the church of Germunfekin, of his patronage, a vicar's portion being set aside.

5 Id. April.Lateran.(f. 175d.)

Grant to the abbot and convent of St. German's Seleby in the diocese of York, of the parish church of Ludyngton, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage, whose value hardly exceeds 25 silver marks, to take effect on its voidance; without the consent of the bishop and the archdeacon; a vicar's portion being assigned.

2 Kal. June.Anagni.(f. 175d.)

Faculty to the said abbot to use the ring, mitre, pastoral staff, tunic, dalmatic, gloves and sandals, and to bless altar cloths (pallas) and other church ornaments, and to give the first tonsure.

Ibid.

Licence to the said abbot and convent to exercise their ancient customs and jurisdiction over their churches of Seleby and Snayt, and the parishioners and towns belonging thereto.

1256.10 Kal. July.Anagni.(f. 177.)

Indult to the priors and brethren of the order of Sempingham, at the prayer of J. cardinal of St. Laurence's in Lucina, that they shall not be compelled to pay obedience to archdeacons in regard to parish churches held by them in the several archdeaconries; the vicars of the said churches, according to custom, paying due obedience to their archdeacons.

Ibid.

Indult to the master, priors, brethren, and sisters of the said order, that the ordination of their canons and the benediction of their nuns may be performed by any catholic prelate, should the bishop of the diocese make difficulties about doing it.

Ibid.

Indult to the same that on the voidance of bishoprics in which their priories and churches are situated, they shall not be compelled to pay obedience or reverence to the metropolitan of the province.

Non. June.Anagni.(f. 177.)

Indult to Henry de Grey, clerk, son of W. de Grey, of the diocese of York, on his petition, and at the king's request, to hold one benefice with cure of souls, besides the churches of Adinburg and Hicling, in the diocese of York, belonging to divers lay patrons.

4 Non. July.Anagni.(f. 177d.)

Dispensation to Ralph, treasurer of Lichfield, to hold, besides that benefice and the church of Brecton in the diocese of York, whose value together hardly exceeds 12 silver marks, one other benefice with cure of souls.

10 Kal. July.Anagni.(f. 179.)

Mandate to the bishop of Worcester, to the prior provincial of the Friar Preachers in England, and to Adam de Marisco, a Friar Minor, living in England, to examine the life and miracles of Richard, late bishop of Chichester, in order that, as the king and several bishops and prelates of the realm have prayed, he may be placed in the catalogue of the saints.

7 Id. June.Anagni.(f. 179d.)

Dispensation to William de Lacu and Isabella his wife, of the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, to remain in the marriage contracted by them in ignorance that they were connected in the fourth and third degree of consanguinity.

Non. July.Anagni.(f. 179d.)

Licence to Master John called ‘Romanus,’ rector of Wallop in the diocese of Winchester, to pursue his studies for five years; causing his church to be served by a vicar; and that he shall not be compelled to take orders or reside, notwithstanding any oath or indult to the contrary.

Non. July.Anagni.(f. 179d.)

Mandate to the abbot of St. Agatha's and the prior of Holy Trinity, York, to cause to be paid to the said John, rector of Wallop, the proceeds of his benefice for five years, while he is at the schools.

Non. July.Anagni.(f. 180.)

Indult to the said Master John, rector of Bolton and Wallop, in the dioceses of York and Winchester, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls

1256.2 Id. July.Anagni.(f. 181d.)

Indult at the request of J., cardinal of St. Laurence’ in Lucina, to Master Thomas de Sorham, papal subdeacon, rector of Birdham, in the diocese of Chichester, to hold additional benefices, with cure of souls, up to the value of 60 marks.

5 Id. June.Anagni.(f. 181d.)

Faculty to William and John de Seleby, proctors of the abbot and convent of St. German's Seleby, to contract a loan of 300
marks, in consideration of their expenses at Rome; binding the abbot and convent to repay the same with costs and interest within a given time.

6 Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 185d.)

Mandate to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, and the dean and chapter of St. Patrick's, Dublin, to pay due obedience to Master Fulk de Sanford, late chancellor of St. Paul's London, now archbishop of Dublin, the election of Rodulf de Norwicia, canon of St.Patrick's having been cancelled by the pope.[Theiner, 71.]

3 Non. Aug.Anagni.(f. 188.)

Indult to Master William de Cornerio, canon of Dublin, to hold two benefices, with cure of souls, besides the churches of Adboy and Galecrum, in the diocese of Meath, which he has by papal dispensation, and a canonry and prebend of Dublin.

3 Id. Jul.Anagni.(f. 189.)

Confirmation and suppletion, with exemplification, addressed to Master John de Camezan, papal chaplain and auditor of contested papal letters, rector of Wingrave, in the diocese of Lincoln, on his petition, stating that pope Innocent, whose nephew he is, ordered the abbot and convent of St. Alban's to exchange the church of Wingrave, which he held on their presentation, for a better one in their gift; and on the church of Harteburne, in the diocese of Durham, becoming void by the death of the rector Hugh, they refused to exchange it for Wingrave. Upon this Master John obtained papal letters to the abbot of St.Augustine's, Canterbury, who committed the cause to Master Walter de Sine Muro, canon of Beaune; and on the cause being remitted to the pope, John, cardinal of St.Laurence's in Lucina, was appointed to hear it, with the consent of Master William de Sancto Edwardo, proctor of the abbot and convent. It was proved that the church of Hartburne had been given by the bishop to the abbot and convent, who were therefore absolved from this claim, but sentenced to pay to Master John an annual pension of 25 marks, until they made provision to him of a benefice, value 80 marks, and to pay costs and damages; and if the abbot and convent made provision of a benefice of less than 80, and at least 50 marks, Master John should hold with it the church of Wingrave, and the pension should cease. But if the abbot and convent gave a benefice, value 80 marks, to anyone else, then they were bound to pay as pension the value of the benefice, to cease on his promotion. This sentence the pope confirms. The procuration of the abbot and convent to William de Herton, monk, and William de
Sancto Eadwardo is dated 4 Id. April 1256. The cardinal's sentence is dated 14 July 1256. Among those present are William de Sancto Martino, archdeacon of Rochester, John de Sormacort, papal chaplain, Master William de Lawyle, Philip called ‘Caballus’ clerk, William and Richard, monks, of Breton in the diocese of York, papal chaplains.

Ibid.(f. 191.)

Mandate to the official of Canterbury and Master Alexander de Ferentino, canon of London, papal chaplain, to compel the abbot and convent of St. Albans to observe the above ordinance, notwithstanding any ordinace to the contrary.

3 Id. Aug.Anagni.(f. 191.)

Indult to Master Robert, chaplain to John, cardinal of St. Laurence's in Lucina, to hold the rectory of Wulwardinton, in the diocese of Worcester, besides the church of Wortham in that of Norwich, their value together hardly exceeding 20 marks.

3 Id. Mar.Lateran.(f. 196.)

Confirmation, with exemplification, to John de Camezan, papal chaplain, and auditor of contested papal letters, of the sentence which he obtained in the cause between him and the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury about the church of Lenham, which is appropriated to their uses, that they shall pay him a pension of 18 marks, until he is placed is possession of a benefice in the province of Canterbury worth 50 marks. The procuration of the convent to Roger the almoner and Adam de Sancto Albano, monks, is dated 16 Kal. April, 1252;
the sentence is dated Assisi, 30 April, 10 Innocent IV.; and the composition agreed to by the convent is dated 1 July, 1253.

4 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 197d.)

Indult to Master Robert de Prebenda, papal chaplain, to hold two benefices with cure of souls, besides the deanery of Dumblane.

4 Non. Aug.Anagni.(f. 197d.)

Indult to Walter, to hold the deanery of Chichester, and the church of Nortun, in the diocese of Lincoln.

8 Id. Sept.Anagni.(f. 198.)

Indult to Master William de Cornet, papal chaplain, already dispensed, as the son of a clerk, so as to hold a benefice, to accept also a canonry of St. Patrick's, Dublin.

2 Non. Aug.Anagni.(f. 198d.)

Confirmation to the abbot and convent of St.Edmunds, in the diocese of Norwich, of the statutes made from time to time by their abbots. First, that the monks are to eat and drink in the refectory, and sleep in one dormitory, two persons watching the body of St.Edmund, and two the church treasure and clock night and day. Second, that no monk is to have property or trade, except such as necessary for the obedientiaries. Third, that when obedientiaries are removed, they are to take nothing with them, and their accounts are to be examined yearly. Fourth, that no one is to have an obedience committed to him for life or for a fixed time, or for any special office. Fifth, that silence be observed in the church, the refectory, the dormitory,
and the cloister, except at certain times or feasts after sleep and in the cloister before dinner for instruction, and that no one is to go outside the cloister to talk to a friend without leave of the superior. With other regulations relating to clothing and food, the admission of guests and friends, and choir offices.

5 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 199.)

Indult to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, that their customs, liberties, and immunities shall not be prejudiced by constitutions or statutes of papal legates, nuncios, delegates, visitors, or inquisitors.

6 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 199.)

Inhibition, addressed to the same, that the necessaries, commonly called corrodies, of the monks or servants, be given to any not personally and faithfully engaged in the service of the monastery.

Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 199.)

Injunction, addressed to the same, that on the death, resignation, or cession of the keepers of the churches, manors, and other goods of the monastery, which have wont to be governed by monks, the custody thereof shall be committed to trustworthy monks without delay or difficulty.

6 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 199d.)

Inhibition, addressed to the same, that the wardships of the heirs of knights, or of freemen, or other vassals of the monastery be leased or in any way alienated by the abbot.

2 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 199d.)

Order, addressed to the same, that the customs of the monastery in divine worship, in the refectory, and in the infirmary, relating to the feasts of the year, commonly called principals and quasi-principals, doubles and quasi-doubles, to other festivals, and to the anniversaries of the dead, be strictly observed.

2 Id. Sept.Anagni.(f. 199d.)

Indult to the same, that the abbot and his successors shall bless the altar palls and other sacred vestments of the monastery.

Kal. Aug.Anagni.(f. 199d.)

Relaxation of forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who visit the church of the monastery of St. Eadmund, on the feast of that saint, and during seven days next following.

13 Kal. Sept.Anagni.(f. 20l.)

Indult to Henry de Malo Lacu, clerk, of the diocese of Lincoln, to hold one benefice, with cure of souls, besides those which he already holds by papal dispensation.

8 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 20l.)

Confirmation to the prior and convent of St. Oswald's, in the diocese of York, of the statutes made by them, and in particular of that by which the morning mass is sung after prime and then the mass of the Blessed Virgin, after which the chapter is held, and after an interval, high mass is celebrated.

6 Kal.Sept.Anagni.(f. 20l.)

Inhibition, addressed to the abbot and convent of St.Augus tine's Canterbury, that no letters or parchments under their seal
are to be granted for the purpose of contracting a loan, unless it be for the good of the monastery, and according to the conscience with the consent of all or a majority of its members.

Non. Sept.Anagni.(f. 201.)

Dispensation to Philip Luvel, papal chaplain, the king's treasurer, at the request of John. cardinal of St. Laurence's in Lucina, to hold, besides those benefices which he has to the value of 300 marks, others with cure of souls to the value of 200l., and on resigning any to receive others of the same value, or to exchange them.

3 Non. Aug.Anagni.(f. 201.)

Indult to the abbot and convent of St. Eadmunds, that no prejudice shall arise to their liberties and immunities, by reason of the statute of Innocent IV., permitting exempt persons to be summoned before the ordinaries.

2 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 201d.)

Confirmation to the same of the separation of the goods of the abbot from those of the convent, which pope Innocent is said to have confirmed.

7 Id. Oct.Anagni.(f. 203.)

Indult to Hamo Peche, clerk, of the diocese of Norwich, to hold one additional benefice with cure of souls.

5 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 203.)

Inhibition, addressed to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, to anyone to dispose of or retain the goods apportioned to the use of the sacristy, the infirmary, the almonry, and the chamber, or of the churches appropriated to their use during the voidance on the death of the abbot; but that the said rents and proceeds be disposed of according to the judgment and assent of the prior and a majority of the convent.

6 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 203d.)

Confirmation to the prior and convent of Durham of the indulgences and remissions granted to benefactors of their church by archbishops and bishops.

4 Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 203d.)

Indult to the same that they shall not be bound to make provision to anyone of pensions or other benefices unless special mention of this indult be made in the papal or legatine letters.

6 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 203d.)

Relaxation of one year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who visit the church of Durham built in honour of St. Cuthbert, on the feast and octave of the translation of his incorrupt body.

4 Id. Oct.Anagni.(f. 204.)

Notification to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's Canterbury, that Richard, one of their monks and proctor, has paid to the pope on their behalf by way of visitation [fees] 60 marks.

8 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 204d.)

Confirmation to the prior and convent of St. Oswalds, in the diocese of York, of the assignment to them of the churches of Felekirke, Warnefeld, Huderfeld, Federstan, Batley, and Adwic, of their patronage, made to them by Thorstin, archbishop
of York, and approved by R., G., and W., his sucessors, the chapter having neither made opposition nor given consent.

5 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 204d.)

Confirmation to the same of the above churches in accordance with letters of pope Innocent, and supplying whatever defect there may be from the absence of assent by the chapter.

10 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 204d.)

Dispensation to Adam called ‘Thalebet,’ or ‘Talebot,’ rector of Hocwald, in the diocese of Norwich, whose value hardly exceeds 10 silver marks, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

7 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 205.)

Indult to the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds, in accordance with letters of Alexander III., to apply to their uses for guests the church of Pakeham, in the diocese of Norwich, of their patronage, value 30 marks; to take effect on its voidance, the bishop's consent not being required; a vicar's portion being reserved.

10 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 205.)

Faculty to the abbot of the same, to bless priests’ vestments, altar palls, and corporals for the monastery, and the churches and chapels subject to it.

6 Kal. Oct.Anagni.(f. 205.)

Indult to the abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, in accordance with letters of pope Gregory, to give the solemn benediction which begins with the Laus Prophetica; Sit nomen Domini benedictum, in the monastery and churches subject to it, in the absence of a bishop or papal legate.

10 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 205.)

Inhibition, addressed to the same abbot and convent, that they shall not permit the cellarer and other officers and administrators of their churches, manors, and possessions to omit or delay to render their accounts at certain times in the year, as they are bound to do, under pain of excommunication.

Ibid.

Inhibition, addressed to the same, that they shall not commit their churches, manors, groves, or possessions, to the care of any secular person without consent of a majority of their convent.

Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 205d.)

Confirmation, with exemplification, to the prior and convent of St. Mary's, Giseburn, in the diocese of York, of certain tithes and possessions belonging to the churches of Logmaban, Anant, Cumbertres, Gretenhou, Rainpatri, and Kirkpatri, in the diocese of Glasgow, granted to them by Walter, bishop of Glasgow, and approved by his succesor bishop William. The grant of bishop Walter is dated Glasgow, the day before the Ides of October 1223 and is witnessed by Master H. de Mortuo Mari, dean of Glasgow, Sir R. de Tyndale, treasurer of the same. Master H. de Fortun, and John, chaplain of the bishop, Robert Chaunteber, William, clerk, Ralph and Robert, vicars of the the church of Glasgow, Warin, nephew of the bishop, and others.
[Theiner, 73.]

10 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 206.)

Mandate to the bishops of Dunkeld and Whitehern to induct the prior and convent of Giseburn into possession of the above tithes and possessions.
[Theiner, 73.]

13 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 206.)

Indult to Master Roger called ‘Pepin,’ subdean of York, to hold his subdeanery and prebend, together with the church of Kirkeby in Kendele, and on resigning the subdeanery and prebend to accept another dignity and prebend.

6 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 206.)

Indult to the prior and convent of St. Oswalds that they shall not be summoned to court beyond the limits of the diocese of York concerning their property therein, unless mention be made of this indult in the letters.

2 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 206.)

Indult to Geoffrey de Insula, rector of Stocwelle, in the diocese of Winchester, to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides the three which he holds without dispensation.

Id. Oct.Anagni.(f. 206.)

Indult at the request of Richard, abbot of Westminster, papal chaplain, to Master James de Aquablanca, archdeacon of Salop, papal subdeacon, of the diocese of Hereford, to receive the fruits of his benefices for five years while non-resident, being engaged in his studies; the office of archdeacon and churches with cure of souls being served by fit persons.

5 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 206d.)

Indult to Thomas called ‘Spin,’ rector of Witechirche, in the diocese of Lincoln, to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.

16 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 207.)

Power to Master Rostand, papal chaplain and nuncio in England, to grant dispensations to three clerks to hold an additional benefice apiece with cure of souls.

3 Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 207.)

Licence to Master Rostand, papal chaplain and legate in Gascony, to exercise his office in other parts of the realm of the king of England.

2 Non. Oct.Anagni.(f. 207.)

To Henry, king of England, and Edmund, king of Sicily. Extension, at the request of their envoys, the archbishop of Tarentaise, the bishop elect of Salisbury, and the abbot of Westminster, of the time in which the king of England is bound to come or send a captain with an armed force to Sicily and to pay the pope a certain sum for expenses incurred in that realm, from the Wednesday after the octave of Michaelmas to a period of six months from the first of December, provided that the tithe of church revenue as granted to the king be paid over to merchants for paying the debts of the Roman Church. During this time, the king will not incur the penalty attached to the loan to the bishop of Hereford for Sicily.

4 Id. Nov.Anagni.(f. 207d.)

Licence to the archbishop of Messina, sent to England on the affairs of Sicily, to grant the above extension for three months according to the prescribed form.

Indult to John de Sumercot, papal sub-deacon and chaplain, to hold two benefices with cure of souls besides those which he has.

4 Non. Nov.Anagni.(f. 207d.)

Indult to Ralph de Bohun, clerk, son of the earl of Hereford and Essex, constable of England, to hold one benefice with cure of souls, in addition to those which he has, whose value amounts to 60 marks.

13 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 208.)

Faculty to the bishop elect of Salisbury to grant dispensations to his brother Master Simon and three others of his clerks, to be named within a month of his entering the realm, to hold an additional benefice apiece with cure of souls.

3 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 208.)

Mandate to all archbishops, bishops, abbots, priors, deans, archdeacons, provosts, archpriests, and other prelates to allow the brethren of the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr of Acon to collect alms once a year in their dioceses and churches, and to protect them in the exercise of their duties and privileges; and also to allow such of their clergy who, with the bishop's leave, wish to serve the brethren of the hospital for one or two years, without losing their benefices.

2 Kal. Nov.Anagni.(f. 208d.)

Dispensation to Master Roger de Heslerton, clerk, of the diocese of York, to hold one benefice with cure of souls besides those which he has.

4 Non. May.Lateran.(f. 210d.)

Confirmation with exemplification to the abbot and convent of the Cistercian monastery of St Martin's Viterbo, in accor dance with letters of popes Gregory and Iunocent, of a moiety of the church of Holcham, in the diocese of Norfolk, of the king's patronage, given to them by king Henry with consent of Pandulph, bishop elect and papal legate, a yearly sum of 10 marks being reserved for a vicar. The king's charter is dated, by Ralph, bishop of Chichester, the king's chancellor, Winchecumbe, 13 August, in the seventeenth year of his reign, and is witnessed by P. bishop of Winchester, S. de Segrave, justiciar of England, Brian de Insula, Ralph son of N., John de Grai. P. de Orivall, Richard de Grai, Amaury de Sancto Amando, Bartholomew Peche, Geoffrey de Cauc. Pandulph's grant is dated Reading, 3 Ides April, in the third year of Honorius III. The consent of the prior and convent of Norwich is without date.

[Note.—See the letter 10 Kal. Nov. 1256, in the Volume of Regesta containing letters of the fifth year of Alexander IV.]